Akai AD181X High Definition Set Top Box with PVR Function

Post date: May 24, 2010 8:5:58 AM

• Allows you to receive free-to-air digital broadcasts in both standard definition and high definition

• Record directly to a USB storage device

• Fully compliant with DVB-T and H.264, AVC, MPEG4,MPEG2 Standard

• Supports EPG, Display Present/ Next TV Programme

• Supports HDMI, Component and Composite output

• SPDIF Coaxial Output

• HDMI(up to 1080i) Output

• PAL and NTSC Auto Switch

• Auto / Manual scan

• 1000 channels

• Parent Control

• This unit works for both Australia and New Zealand Digital Broadcasting Networks.

This STB was a nightmare and I was close to returning for a refund but AKAI/AUDION came good with a couple of firmware updates that fixed all the main issues and added a couple of features. Read all about it on DTV Forum.

The latest V1.3 FW update can be obtained from AUDION.

The only issue I have now is that the program title of a timer record is stamped with the title of the previous show.

I can live with this so overall a good outcome.

I purchased the Imation Apollo Portable 500GB USB Hard Drive for the STB from JB Hi-Fi for $109 as advertised in their catalogue. When I went to buy they were $139 so I said to the nice lady serving me I want that for $109 as per the current catalogue, she was not sure and got someone else involved to discuss and while they were doing that I brought up their website on a Apple Mac (LOL) and they agreed $109 was OK so I had a win.

Imation Apollo Portable 500GB USB Hard Drive $109

• • Ultra Slim Design - Designed to fit in the palm of your hand or slip into your pocket, the Apollo Portable Hard Drive offers a unique combination of sleek styling and compact size.

  • Backup Software - The Apollo Portable Hard Drive comes with easy-to-install, easy-to-use Total Media backup™ software that is preconfigured to backup data, photos, music and video. Designed for use with PC or Mac, you can select backup, schedule, synchronise and restore functions with a quick click of the mouse.

  • USB 2.0 Powered - The drive is fully USB 2.0 powered. No external power supply is required.